Hi Everyone! To pre-wash or not to pre-wash fabric, that is the question being answered in today’s post! There are lots of opinions out there on this topic and they are all valid. This is one of those areas in which I will share my best practices and what I have found in my experience, […]
Mama Lisa’s Baby Quilt Pattern Tips!
Mama Lisa’s Baby Quilt Pattern Suggestions and Tips! Mama Lisa is back today to share some of her baby quilt pattern tips and tricks! She has made dozens of baby quilts, so I would say she is quite the expert! Take it away Mom! (Also, Mama Lisa has a new facebook page if you want […]
Mama Lisa’s Favorite Quilting Tools
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the first Mama Lisa Monday! Every other Monday my Mom, now lovingly referred to as Mama Lisa will be here on the blog sharing some of her tips and insights on quilting. I thought it would be great to have her perspective shared on this site. While we agree on lots […]
Best Places to Buy Quilting Fabric Online
Hi Everyone! One of my most asked questions is, where is the best place to buy quilting fabric online? This will be a mega post to give you lots of options from great businesses to buy quilting fabric online. This list was compiled from shops I have used myself or heard good things about and […]
Must Have Quilting Books
I often get asked about my favorite quilting books, so in today’s post I’m going to share my must have quilting books. Do you even need any? What can you skip? What is good to have and why? Let’s be honest, people come out with books left and right these days – AND we still […]
Table Top Quilt Basting
Hi Everyone! I recently tested out this technique of table top quilt basting where you place your quilt on a table top and use the rolling method to baste it. I loved it! My students did too! So I thought I would pull this video out of the Sunny Star Quilt course and share it […]
Q’nique14 + Midarm Unboxing
Hi Everyone! I’m so excited to share a new toy I have in my studio! Say hello to the Q’nique 14+ quilting machine, it is technically a midarm machine but these are often referred to as longarm machines. I got mine from Sew Mini Things and I recommend them for purchasing sewing machines because of their […]
No Waste Flying Geese – 4 at 1 time
Today I’ve got a great quilting technique video for you. Learn how to make no waste flying geese with this easy to follow video tutorial! And we get to make 4 at once! This is a great method when you need to make a lot of flying geese or you have blocks that specifically need […]
Soft Waves Quilt Inspiration
Hey there! Today I wanted to share one of my most favorite quilts, Soft Waves. I took this quilt to the beach last week to take some updated photos, so that I could share this quilt inspiration with you! The Details This is the Soft Waves Quilt that I made when I used to teach […]
Firework Quilt Block Tutorial
That time the 4th of July got me all inspired…. Time to make a firework quilt block! I love July 4th. It’s right after my birthday and such a fun holiday – so it feels like I get to have an extended celebration. My kids go absolutely bonkers over the fireworks and it inspired me […]
